Merlin FORTIUS CENTAUR 2004 VS Cervelo R3 RIVAL 2011 specs comparison
Merlin Fortius Centaur
General Infos| Model | Fortius Centaur |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2004 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black |
| Sizes |
- Extra small - Small - Medium - Large |
| Sizes |
- Extra small - Small - Medium - Large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Campagnolo Centaur Ergo Levers Campagnolo Centaur Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Cosmos |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic Cosmos |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Mavic Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | ITM Super Italian Pro 330 |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | ITM |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 108 (millimeters) Spindle Campagnolo Centaur |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Campagnolo Centaur |
| Gear shift levers | Campagnolo Centaur Ergo |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth 10-speed |
Merlin Fortius Centaur Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Campagnolo Centaur |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Campagnolo Centaur |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer |
| Fork type | Merlin Carbon |
Other Specs of Merlin Fortius Centaur
| Component group sets | Campagnolo Centaur |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Nitrox Gel |
| Seat post extension | Thomson Elite |
Cervelo R3 Rival
General Infos| Model | R3 Rival |
| Manufacturer | Cervelo |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black and red |
| Sizes |
- Not available |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro Slick |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | SRAM Rival Levers SRAM Rival Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Fulcrum Racing 7 |
| Rims manufacturer | Fulcrum Racing 7 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Carbon Fiber |
| Frame type | Carbon |
| Handlebar construction | 3T Ergonova OE |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | 3T ARX Pro |
| Headset size | Cane Creek IS 3 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Sram PC 1071 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Sram Pressfit |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 50/34t Teeth SRAM S900 Road |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM Rival |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth |
Cervelo R3 Rival Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | SRAM Rival |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM Rival |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | Cervelo FK30 |
Other Specs of Cervelo R3 Rival
| Component group sets | SRAM Rival |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Fi'zi:k Airione |
| Seat post extension | 3T Dorico TEAM |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Fortius Centaur bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Fortius Centaur Road here
- Get your Cervelo R3 Rival manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Cervelo R3 Rival Road here